CUPE 26/27 - 16: Speech Language Assistant (Part Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools seeks a part-time Speech Language Assistant to provide speech-language support under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

The successful candidate will work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team to support children with speech-language intervention at the Early Learning/Elementary/Junior High level, with travel to Morinville sites as needed. Committed to Christ-centered education values, the role requires a passion for helping students develop

Qualifications

• Commitment to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for all students.
• Completion of Speech-Language Assistant Program.
• Experience working with children with speech-language challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: work on a multi-disciplinary team and engage children.
• Ability to implement program plans directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently implementing speech-language programming.
• Ability to collect, record and report on progress regarding speech and language skills.
• Physical ability to play with children at their level.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm, proactive manner.
• Work on articulation, phonological awareness, and language goals with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language support under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team to support children with speech-language intervention.
• Travel to other sites in Morinville may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Progress tracking

Behavior management

Articulation & language goals

Education

Speech-Language Assistant Program completed

Job description

JOB POSTING CUPE 26/2 7 - 16

École Notre Dame Elementary School

Speech Language Assistant

Part Time – 17.5 hours/week

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Position: A speech language assistant is required to provide speech-language support, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist. The successful candidate will work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team to support children with speech-language intervention at the Early Learning/Elementary/Junior High level. Travel to other sites in Morinville may be required.

Duties to Commence: October 1, 2026

Qualifications & Duties:

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division's goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
• Completion of Speech-Language Assistant Program.
• Experience working with children with speech-language challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team and to engage children.
• Ability to implement program plans that are directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently implementing speech-language programming.
• Ability to collect, record and report on specific progress regarding speech and language skills.
• Physical ability to play with children in various positions, at their level.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm, proactive manner.
• Work on articulation, phonological awareness, and language goals with students.

For more information on this position, please contact:

Nicki Yakoweshen

Director of Student Support Services

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]